Abrasive Blasting & Surface Preparation
Yes — Westforge Works carries out abrasive blasting and surface preparation, the service many customers call sandblasting. We strip rust, mill scale, old paint and powder coating from steel and other suitable metals so the following coating has a clean, correctly profiled surface to bond to.
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Who it's for
Customers we support with this work.
- Fabricators and engineering businesses preparing new steel
- Industrial and maintenance teams recoating existing assets
- Trades and contractors stripping old coatings
- Property owners restoring metalwork, gates and furniture
Common applications
What this covers.
Rust and corrosion removal
Mill scale removal from new steel
Stripping old paint and powder coating
Preparation before powder coating
Preparation before protective coating
Surface profiling for coating adhesion
Cleaning fabricated components before finishing
Preparing gates, frames and metalwork for refinishing
Existing fabricated steel and suitable gates or fencing
Metalwork refurbishment before recoating
Where blasting fits
Fabrication, abrasive blasting and powder coating through one Rockingham workshop.
Blasting is usually one step in a larger job. Because fabrication, repairs and coating happen in the same workshop, prepared steel moves straight to its next stage.
Before powder coating
Rust, scale and old coatings removed so the powder has a sound surface.
Before protective coating
Preparation for painted and protective systems on steelwork.
Gates & fabricated items
Existing gates, frames and fabricated steel prepared for refinishing.
Repairs & refurbishment
Stripping items so damage can be assessed and repaired before recoating.
How it works
The process, step by step.
Assess the item
We look at the substrate, existing coating and condition to choose a suitable media and approach.
Mask and protect
Threads, machined faces and areas that must stay uncoated are protected.
Blast
Abrasive blasting to remove contamination and establish the surface required by the coating.
Inspect
Visual check of cleanliness and profile before the item moves on.
Coat promptly
Prepared steel is coated without unnecessary delay so the clean surface is not lost.
Practical considerations
Worth knowing before you enquire.
- Not every substrate suits aggressive blasting — thin, delicate or non-metallic items are assessed individually.
- Preparation quality sets the life of the coating more than the coating product does.
- Blasted steel begins to flash rust quickly, so blasting and coating are best done together.
- Tell us if any surfaces, threads or bearings must be masked.
Frequently asked
Common questions.
Is sandblasting the same as abrasive blasting?+
Customers usually mean the same thing. "Sandblasting" is the common term; the accurate description is abrasive blasting, because a range of media other than sand is used.
Can you blast and coat in the one place?+
Yes. Blasting, powder coating and protective coating are all Westforge services, which avoids transport and delay between preparation and coating.
Can you strip old powder coating?+
In most cases yes. Send photographs of the item and its current condition and we will confirm the approach.
Can you blast old gates or fencing before recoating?+
Suitable metal gates and fence panels can be blasted to remove rust and old coatings, then powder coated or protectively coated. Send photographs and sizes first.
Do you offer sandblasting in Perth, Kwinana and Rockingham?+
Yes. Blasting is carried out at the Rockingham workshop for customers across Perth Metro — including Kwinana, Cockburn, Henderson and Bibra Lake — and suitable project-based scopes can be assessed more widely across Western Australia.
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